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The United States vetoes a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. IMAGES
The UN General Assembly adopts a resolution seeking an immediate "humanitarian truce" in Gaza. 120 member states vote in favor of the resolution, 14 vote against it, and 45 abstain. SOUNDBITE
The new Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives tells lawmakers that his first act leading the chamber would be to introduce a resolution supporting Israel in its conflict with Hamas militants. "The first bill that I'm going to bring to this floor in just a little while will be in support of our dear, dear friend Israel, and we're overdue in getting that done," Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson says in his acceptance speech, warning that America's "greatest ally in the Middle East is under attack." IMAGES
Argentine president Alberto Fernandez arrives at the residence of vice-president Cristina Kirchner the day after a man tried to shoot her at point-blank range. IMAGES
Protesters gather in support outside the house of Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner in Buenos Aires as a public prosecutor seeks a 12-year prison sentence and lifetime disqualification from public office for alleged corruption during her two terms as president. IMAGES